Ouakam
Dakar
Popular places to visit

Sandaga Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your visit to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Ile de Goree Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Village des Arts
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Village des Arts in Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Soumbédioune Fish Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Soumbédioune Fish Market during your trip to Gueule Tapée. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.
African Renaissance Monument
Find out about the history of Dakar when you spend time at African Renaissance Monument. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
You can find out about the history of Dakar with a stop at Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
Things to do

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

Dakar City Tour and Goree Island

Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture

Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day

Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local
Top hotels in Ouakam

Lighthouse Signature Suites
Personnel dévoué belle chambre .
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Fadidi House
Felt at home
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Les Mamelles Dakar Hotel

Hotel du Phare
Very friendly staff and tidy rooms. It was great value! Merci beaucoup !
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Hôtel Colonia

Hotel Darou Khoudoss
Other neighbourhoods around Ouakam

Les Almadies
If you're spending some time in Les Almadies, Pointe des Almadies Beach and Des Almadies Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
